Man charged over alleged attempted sexual assault - Sydney

Thursday, 24 October 2024 10:55:27 AM

A man has been charged after allegedly attempting to sexually assault a woman in Sydney’s CBD.

About 11:50pm on Tuesday (22 October 2024), officers attached to Sydney City Police Area Command were told a told a man attempted to sexually assault a 31-year-old woman while she was walking on St Mary’s Road, Sydney.

Following inquiries, detectives arrested a 47-year-old man at Surry Hills Police Station.

He was charged with take/detain person with intent to obtain advantage, stalk/Intimidate with intent to cause physical harm, and attempted sexual intercourse without consent.

The man was also wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant for breaching a community corrections order.

He was refused bail to appear before Downing Centre Local Court today, Thursday 24 October 2024.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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